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WA officials urge leaders not to spend $51 million Meta fine yet

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 23, 2026 Meta has paid Washington state a record-setting fine of more than $51 million for violating campaign finance...

Largest gas pipeline network in Northwest could grow as Oklahoma-based owners pursue expansion

by Alex Baumhardt, Washington State Standard October 22, 2026 The Oklahoma-based company that owns one of the largest gas pipeline networks in the Northwest is beginning...

House Speaker makes case for unseating Democrat in WA’s heated congressional race

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 21, 2026 House Speaker Mike Johnson returned to Washington state on Wednesday to campaign alongside Republican John Braun, a...

Proposal for golf course at coastal WA state park draws furor

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 22, 2026 A plan for a new Scottish links-style golf course at an oceanfront Washington state park has divided...

Kent Police Arrest Man Suspected of Domestic Violence

Kent, Washington — Kent Police officers arrested a man suspected of domestic violence after responding to a 911 call reporting an assault involving a...

Kent Celebrates Manufacturing Month with Tri-Tec Manufacturing

The City of Kent, Washington, has recognized October as Manufacturing Month, celebrating the industry’s contributions to the local economy and workforce development. During a recent...

Dems eye the Yakima Valley legislative district as one to flip in WA. Turnout is the challenge.

by Aspen Ford, Washington State Standard October 21, 2026 Washington state’s 14th Legislative District is coming up on its second House election since a redistricting order...

Elbows up in Washington state over Canada’s proposed oil tanker terminal on border

by Tom Banse, Washington State Standard October 20, 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and comedian Mike Myers made the phrase “elbows up” a national rallying...

Washington panel eyes ways to ease hurdles to rebuilding homes destroyed by wildfires

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 19, 2026 Under pressure from Gov. Bob Ferguson, the Washington state Building Code Council is wrestling with how far...

WA Department of Social and Health Services eyes cuts, modernization for 2027

by Paul W. Taylor, TVW, Washington State Standard October 19, 2026 This article was first published by TVW. Washington’s largest state agency is preparing for a difficult 2027...

At Washington state Capitol, No Kings rally is all about voting early

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard October 17, 2026 A smiling Judy Caron sat on a metal bench on the grounds of the Washington state Capitol,...

Bellevue Police Arrest Suspect in Burglary and Arson Case Causing $2.3 Million in Damage

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Bellevue Police Department announced the arrest of a 40-year-old man, Zachri Jon Armour, in connection with an alleged burglary, vandalism...

Kent Police Arrest Suspected Shoplifter After Foot Chase at Target

KENT, Wash. — Kent police officers arrested a 21-year-old woman suspected of shoplifting from a Target store after a foot chase on Wednesday, according...

Kent Police Seek Public’s Help Finding Missing 21-Year-Old Brandon Ben

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Brandon Ben, a 21-year-old man who was reported missing...

Rough election night for Republicans in WA Legislature

Gluesenkamp Perez cruising toward win over Braun in WA’s 3rd Congressional District

Washington voters embracing income tax on high earners